1. Lenin
Russia discontinued her participation in WW1 with the end of the October revolution. Russia was now left with the problem of a civil war as there many dissatisfied people with the communism; they made up the White army in Russia and rebelled. Lenin introduced war communism to end and win the civil war taking place but is was a failure as it did not improve the countries economy and it was resisted by farmers and workers alike thus Lenin introduced his NEP to improve the economy but although it changed and improved economic conditions in Russia it was unpopular as it was capitalism disguised as communism.
Russia was in a horrible state as a result of the Civil War. Many people died dew to war, starvation and epidemic diseases. In order to fight the war the new government declared an economic policy of War Communism. Nearly all-industrial production was directed at the military. The government took over all businesses and in rural areas; the grain production of peasants was seized in order to feed the Red Army. Many people criticized the harsh actions taken by the government. Thousands of peasants were rebelling against the seizing of their grain and workers in many cities were engaging in strike activity. The Kronstadt sailors, who had been strong supporters of the Bolsheviks, staged an open rebellion against the new government. The Red Army was called in to put out the rebellion and many died. The Red Army was victorious despite its many enemies. With the ending of the Civil War, the new socialist government would have to rebuild the country.
The new socialist government was in a very difficult situation as a result of the Civil War. Many serious debates took place within the Bolshevik party. Some argued that the most important task of the government was to get the economy running again. They believed that returning some of the industries to their previous owners and stop-seizing grain from the peasants would restore production.
Lenin's role within the Bolshevik party was essential for the consolidation of power. ... Prior to the October revolution, Lenin plotted these changes in the April Thesis. ... It was Lenin who bargained for the goals of the revolution and took the Bolshevik's to power. ... It was Lenin who read the circumstance superior to anything any other person. ... Lenin was key part in consolidating Bolshevik power in Russia. ...
Lenin was responsible for the outbreak of revolution in October 1917. ... Trotsky said, "If the peasants had not read Lenin, Lenin clearly read the thoughts of the peasants". ... Support was growing for Lenin and his movement. Lenin ordered Strikes and mass rallies from the people. ... Lenin knew that he had gained so much support. ...
Lenin was an inspirational revolutionary, contributing greatly to the Bolshevik seizure of power. ... Through sheer force of personality alone, Lenin was able to push forward the revolution. ... As Lenin said, "History will not forgive us if we do not take power now to delay is a crime." ... Some Bolshevik members questioned Lenin's actions, who saw it as a traitorous move against the ideals of socialism. ... The decision though, was undoubtly undertaken under Lenin's leadership. ...
Consider this statement regarding the situation in Russia and, in doing so, comment on the attitudes of Lenin and of the Germans to events in Russia in 1917, the main reasons for the collapse of the Tsarist regime in Russia in 1917 and the role played by Lenin and the Bolsheviks in the revolutions in Russia in 1917. Lenin's attitudes to the events of Russia in 1917 were of eagerness to get back to Russia. ... Germany's attitudes were of hope, like Lenin's, but for different reasons. ... Lenin and the Bolsheviks were said to have "ridden the wave of the discontent, guided them...
I found it really funny that the grandson is buying Lenin on EBay. ... The grandfather is dedicated communist who still believes in the ideals of Lenin even if communism has died. ... "I did not expect to stumble upon an auction for Lenin's corpse. CCCP Creator Lenin. ... You are bidding for the body of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. ...
Lenin first defined the economic organisation of 1918-20 as "war" communism. ... (Malle 1985) In early 1918 Lenin was faced with two main problems. ... Lenin declared "Merciless war against the Kulaks". ... Given Lenin's passionate desire for revolution and to implement socialism it may be argued that at the time Lenin and other Bolsheviks believed that they were establishing socialism. ... This shows that Lenin was acting solely on principles and ideology from 1918-20. ...
According to Lenin, "so long as the state exists there is no freedom. ... For Lenin, freedom is the freedom from class suppression. ... In Lenin's analysis of freedom and state, his definition of "state" parallels that of Marx's. ... However, it would be incorrect to say that Lenin is opposed to democracy in general. ... In this new class-free society, Lenin asserts, everyone will be socially equal. ...
Lenin later goes on to play a major role in the revolution. ... The Bolsheviks; this group was lead by a man named Lenin. ... Lenin was determined to make this revolution a successful one. ... Lenin had a cerebral hemorrhage in 1922, and became very sick. On January 1924 Lenin had died. ...